Turtle Beach TBS2170 User Manual
XBOX LIVE® Chat plus
Wireless Digital RF Game Audio with
Dolby® Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound
User’s Guide
System Requirements
XBOX 360® game console with one of
the following cables to support digital
output:
• XBOX 360 Component HD AV cable
• VGA HD AV cable
• S-Video AV cable
• Advanced SCART AV cable
XBOX LIVE requires a subscription.
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Package Contents
• X41 wireless headset
• Removable boom microphone
• X41 wireless transmitter
• DC power cable
• Digital Optical cable
• (2) AAA batteries
• XBOX® talkback cable
• This User’s Guide
Safety Notice
To avoid potential damage while transporting the device, always disconnect the
talkback cable from the XBOX controller and headset.
WARNING: Permanent hearing damage may occur if a headset is used at high
volumes for extended periods of time, so it is important to keep the volume at a safe
level. Over time, your ears adapt to loud volume levels, so a level that may not cause initial discomfort may still damage your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears after
listening with the headset, it means the volume is set too loud. The louder the volume
is set, the less time it takes to affect your hearing. So, please take care to listen at
moderate levels.
• Be careful when turning on the headset. Before placing the headset on your
ears, turn down the volume, then slowly increase it to a comfortable level.
• Turn down the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Technical Specications
X41 Transmitter
• Digital Wireless RF carrier transmission (2.404-2.476GHz)
• RF transmission range approximately 30 feet
• Wired stereo headphone amplier 35mW per channel
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Optical TOSLINK digital audio input compatible with 48kHz digital audio stream
• Optical TOSLINK digital audio output pass-through of digital input stream
• 150MIPS Digital Signal Processor for Dolby processing
• Maximum analog input level with volume control on maximum setting:
2Vpp (700mV rms) Input sensitivity may be adjusted to accept higher level
signals by lowering the volume control
• Weight: 8.4 Oz (240g)
• Power requirements: 5VDC @180mA
X41 Headset
• 50mm diameter speakers
• Digital Wireless RF carrier reception (2.404-2.476GHz)
• Speaker Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz , >120dB SPL @ 1kHz
• Condenser Microphone Frequency Response: 50Hz - 15kHz
• Headphone Amplier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD <1%
• Bass Boost: +9dB @20Hz - 150Hz
• Chat Boost Talkback Expander: +10dB gain boost at maximum game volume
• Operates on dual AAA batteries
• Automatic battery power shut down after approx 5 minutes of carrier loss
or silence detection
• Battery life: Up to 25 hours of continuous use with alkaline cells
• Weight: 9.5 Oz (270g)
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X41 Transmitter
Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital
input (top) to the XBOX 360 digital output using
the included digital optical cable. The digital
IN
DIGITAL
OUT
L
LINE IN
R
LINE IN
VOLUME
DC 5V
+
-
POWER
REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW
DIGITAL
INPUT
BYPASS
PL II
D
Power Socket: Insert the included X41 power cable into this socket. Insert the other
side of the cable into a free USB port on the XBOX console or nearby PC or laptop.
input (top) is passed through to the digital
output (bottom) so you can connect the X41
transmitter and your home theater system to
hear the XBOX on the headset and speakers at
the same time. When the XBOX digital signal is
active, the analog inputs (2) are disabled.
Line In (stereo analog inputs): Use these
inputs to connect analog audio sources, such
as a TV, MP3 Player, etc. If the Bypass (9) is
turned off, the analog stereo signal will be
processed by the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder,
producing an expanded stereo effect.
Line In Volume: Sets the sensitivity of the
analog inputs to accept a wide range of input
levels. This control has no effect on the digital
input signal level. Typically, this should be set
to maximum and the headset volume used to
adjust the listening level. If the sound distorts,
turn down the Line In volume (3) to prevent
overloading the analog inputs.
Power Switch: Push to turn on the transmitter power.
Power/Link Indicator LED: When the transmitter is powered on and communicating
with the headset, this LED will be on solid. If this LED is slowly pulsing, it means
the transmitter can’t communicate with the headset. This could happen when the
headset is turned off or out of range.
Digital Input Indicator LED: This LED turns on when a digital input signal is
detected. When this LED is on, the analog inputs are turned off.
Dolby Processing Indicator LEDs: The LED will light whenever the digital or
analog input is being processed by the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder. The LED
D
will light whenever the digital input signal is being processed by the Dolby Digital
surround sound decoder. Both LEDs will turn off when the Bypass is ON.
Bypass Button and Indicator LED: Pressing this button turns off the Dolby
processing, allowing you to hear the unmodied input signal in stereo. The LED
will turn on when Bypass is active and Dolby Processing is disabled.
Wired Headphone Volume Control and Output Jack: Insert a pair of optional wired
headphones into this jack to hear the same signal as the wireless headset. This
may be used as a second set of headphones so two people can hear the game. The
volume control does not affect the wireless headset.
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Using the Transmitter
Transmitter Range
The transmitter and headset communicate via radio frequency (RF), so a direct line of
sight is not required. The operating range is approximately 30 feet. When you’re out
of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal.
For best performance, place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by
objects that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna. Avoid placing it on a
metal surface, such as the top of a home theater A/V receiver.
RF Transmission range
is approximately 30 feet
X41 Transmitter sends XBOX
game audio via a digital radio frequency (RF)
to the X41 headset
RF signal from
the transmitter
is picked up by
an antenna
inside the headset
XBOX LIVE chat signals
are transmitted via the
cable connected to
the XBOX controller
When the transmitter and headset are communicating, the top LED on the front of
the transmitter will be on. If this LED is slowly pulsing, it means the transmitter can’t
communicate with the headset. This could happen if the headset is turned off, out of
range or needs to be “paired”.
Using Wired Headphones
The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset, so two wireless
headsets cannot be used with the same transmitter. The headphone jack on the front
of the transmitter can be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to
the game sound being transmitted to the wireless headset. The volume control above
the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of the
wireless headset.
Game audio can be heard on the
wireless X41 headset and a pair of
wired headphones inserted into the
front panel headphone jack.
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X41 Wireless Headset
Optional Wired Headphones
X41 Headset and Talkback Cable
LEFT EAR CUP
Power Switch: Turn on the headset
by pressing the power switch (1) for
a couple of seconds, then release.
The power LED (5) should start
ashing. Turn off by pressing the
button (1) until the LED (5) stays on,
then release.
POWER
MICROPHONE
EFFECTS
ON - - OFFBASS BOOST
Markers on the jack
indicate the proper
position when the foam
cover is on the mic
XBOX Controller Jack: Insert the
straight connector on the talkback
cable (see below) here.
Effects Button: Press this button
to activate the bass boost effect.
A high pitched beep indicates that
bass boost is on. Press again and a
low pitched beep indicates that it’s
turned off.
Game Volume: Turn to adjust the
game sound level. The XBOX LIVE
chat volume may be independently
set by the volume control on the
talkback cable.
Power LED: Flashes about once per
second when power is on. To conserve batteries, the headset will turn
off after several minutes if there’s
no sound or if the transmitter is
turned off. In this case, the LED on
the left ear cup will ash faster to
indicate that it will soon shut off.
Microphone socket: Insert the removable mic boom here. The socket
is notched to prevent the boom from
rotating after insertion.
Remove the foam cover
and insert the mic boom
so the holes in the mic
casing are facing your mouth.
Then replace the foam cover.
To properly position the mic,
remove the foam cover, insert the
boom into the socket (6) so the
holes on the mic casing (7) are
facing your mouth. Then replace the
foam cover. The boom jack also has
a marker to indicate the proper mic
position.
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